(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report titled “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: New Insights on the Resilience and Transformation of EU Firms,” in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged competitiveness, Debora Revoltella, Directorate General for Internal Market, EIB, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), EU Firms, industry, partnership, resilience, Román Arjona, Supply Chain Challenges
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On World Coffee Day, Solidaridad highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting small-scale coffee farmers as they transform into climate advocates and community leaders. Since launching the world’s first Fairtrade coffee in Mexico in the 1980s, Solidaridad has tackled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Santander has expanded its Santander X platform for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, offering free training and discounts on essential business services. The initiative aims to support companies in adapting to the challenges of the digital market. Registration is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged Discounts, entrepreneurs, Free Training, Rafael Hernández, Santander, Santander X, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has invested €10 million in a €250 million, 6-year Green MREL-eligible bond issued by Denmark’s Spar Nord Bank. This bond helps the bank meet EU regulatory requirements for loss absorption and capital recovery … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged André Küüsvek, Denmark, investment, NIB, partnership, SME, Spar Nord Bank, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with Arion Bank to provide up to €100 million in new lending to around 40 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps in Iceland. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Africa Venture Finance Programme hosted by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, top African venture capital fund managers were recognized for their contributions to supporting start-ups across the continent. Awards were given to First Circle Capital, SpeedInvest, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, Awards, EIB, leadership, Oxford University, partnership, SMEs, Start-up Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) BT Group has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organizations in England. Over the next four years, the fund will support these entities by providing access … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has reduced interest rates on four of its Green Loans for Business to support UK agriculture and SMEs in their efforts to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity. This move is part of Barclays’ commitment to financing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam White, agriculture, Barclays, biodiversity, net zero, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, UK farmers
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to support Polish SMEs, with SGEF Poland expected to generate €200 million in total financing. At least 20% of the funds will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Small Business
Tagged Climate Action, EIB, Olivier Rambert, partnership, Poland, SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland), SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.3 billion in new funding to enhance climate resilience, urban development, and business innovation across Europe and beyond. The investments include €3.5 billion for smart city projects and sustainable infrastructure, €1.4 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bratislava, Business Growth, climate resilience, EIB, INDIA, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability, Urban Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Ukrgasbank and PrivatBank are the first two Ukrainian banks to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Energy Security Support Facility (ESSF), unlocking €700 million in loans for energy security projects. The EBRD will provide risk-sharing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, energy security, partnership, PrivatBank, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrgasbank
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate Lite, a free version of its emissions management platform, designed to help businesses—especially SMEs—track and reduce their carbon emissions. The software allows users to establish emissions baselines, set decarbonization goals, and calculate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has relaunched its Risk-Sharing Facility (RSF) in partnership with AccessBank to boost financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Azerbaijan. Through this €15 million agreement, the EBRD will share … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged AccessBank, Azerbaijan, David Tsiklauri, EBRD, Elisabetta Falcetti, partnership, risk sharing facility, SME
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and venture capital firm LIFTT have announced a €100 million partnership to support innovation in Italy. Together, they will create LIFTT EuroInvest, a joint stock company aimed at making 20 to 30 equity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Italy, LIFTT, partnership, SMEs, Stefano Buono, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sanum per Fructus, a honey producer in Kragujevac, Serbia, is modernizing its operations by integrating digital technology while maintaining traditional beekeeping practices. Supported by the EBRD’s Youth in Business Programme, the company connects with local beekeepers through a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Serbia, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Aleksandra Slavković, beekeepers, Bees, Central European Initiative, digital technology, EBRD, ecosystem health, environmental protection, European Union, honey production, INNOVATION, Italy, Kragujevac, Luxembourg, Mica Đorđević, pollination, quality assurance, Sanum per Fructus, SERBIA, sustainability, sustainable beekeeping, Sweden, tradition, Vladimir Milanović, Youth in Business Programme
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €10.8 billion in new financing to support a diverse range of projects focused on green energy, business innovation, health, housing, education, and infrastructure development. This includes significant investments in clean energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Business Innovation, EIB, Green Energy, Infrastructure Development, investments, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have acquired equity stakes in Bank of Palestine to support its capital base amid the challenging economic conditions in the region. The investment will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of Palestine, EBRD, economy, Francis Malige, Hashim Shawa, IFC, investment, Palestine, partnership, SMEs, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is acquiring a controlling interest in UNITY AG, a leading consultancy in technology and digital transformation, aiming to leverage UNITY AG’s strong market position and growth potential. The deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Christoph Plass, consulting services, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), digital transformation, investment, Jannick Hunecke, partnership, Tomas Pfänder, UNITY AG
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are providing a $20 million loan to Crédit Agricole Egypt to support small businesses and green investments. This loan includes $3 million of concessional … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Credit Agricole, Crédit Agricole Egypt, EBRD, EGYPT, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Heike Harmgart, investments, Jean-Pierre Trinelle, partnership, small businesses, sustainability
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